Cork take on Tipperary today in the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final at Croke Park, in what is widely anticipated to be a close fought encounter.

Despite a rivalry that extends back over 116 years and 82 Championship games, these two famous sides have never managed to meet in a match at Croke Park before. These two always produce a good game when they come together, and this could be a classic with a place in the All-Ireland final on the line.

Cork arrive here as Munster champions, with Waterford, Clare and Limerick scalps to their credit. One of the consequences of being provincial champions is that Cork haven’t been in action for five weeks. Whether that is a good or a bad thing remains to be seen.

Meanwhile, Tipp have two more wins behind them and they enter this semi-final as very dangerous underdogs. Just like Cork, Tipperary have named an unchanged team. Michael Cahill has failed to regain his place, with Paddy Stapleton continuing at corner-back after an impressive performance against Dublin.

The winners play Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park on Sunday, September 7.

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